grill
noun
a grated utensil for broiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc., over a fire; gridiron.
grilling
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present participleof grill.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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President Claudia Sheinbaum began her workday at dawn last week by grilling Mexico’s top security and intelligence officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Concierge service is available 24 hours a day, and common areas include a fitness center, an entertainment lounge, children’s playroom, dog spa, and a rooftop terrace outfitted with grilling stations.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The trailer then cuts to Fielder grilling Evans about whether he was afraid of being scammed, considering that he comes from a rich family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Summer also happens to be peak grilling season.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
When I sat in the shelter grilling fish, eating it, and remembering his stories, I did not feel alone.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
